Fresno Uber Accident Lawyer

However, the value of Lyft and Uber accident cases will differ significantly from that of regular car accidents. The ridesharing company's $1 million insurance coverage typically covers Lyft and Uber drivers. However, a rideshare company cannot apply the million-dollar policy if the Lyft or Uber driver is not logged into the app at the time of the accident.

On the contrary, for any Lyft or Uber driver logged on, the rideshares may be responsible for covering up to $1 million in damages. Depending on liability, the driver's insurance coverage would also be utilized. Damages eligible for compensation include property damage, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, past and future medical bills, and wrongful death if the accident caused it.

An experienced Uber accident attorney can thoroughly discuss these complexities during your free consultation.

Those common causes apply to the rideshare driver, as well as any other involved third party, and can include:

• Inebriation — Car accidents involving a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot safely operate a motor vehicle, regardless of whether the driver does or does not have passengers present.
• Distraction — A distracted driver who attempts to multitask while transporting a rider is much more likely to cause a motor vehicle collision, even if the driver is looking at a GPS map.
• Weather conditions — Harsh weather, fog, and even driving late at night can create a dangerous situation for a car accident.
• Mechanical problem — Any motor vehicle that is not adequately maintained or repaired is much more likely to be involved in a crash.
• Driver negligence — In Lyft and Uber accidents, rideshare drivers might be negligent. Alternatively, another driver's negligence might have caused or affected the accident. Fault can also be attributed to multiple parties.

Depending on the circumstances of the Lyft and Uber accidents, our Fresno car accident attorney can argue that the rideshare company is responsible for who they employ, regardless of contracted work status.

As long as our Uber accident lawyer can prove the defendant breached the duty of care, constituting negligence, there is causation between the accident and resulting losses. This causation is likely to lead to a favorable court award or settlement.

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The most common types of injuries in Lyft and Uber accidents are:

• Traumatic brain injuries — An impactful blow to the head can cause severe brain injury, affecting motor skills, speech, mood, and more. If not treated, TBI can result in death.
• Spinal Cord Injuries — The violent nature of rideshare accidents has the potential to cause one or several vertebrae in the spinal cord to shift or become otherwise damaged.
• Internal organ damage — Physical contact with the components of the rideshare vehicle interior, other passengers, or another motor vehicle can cause internal organ damage.
• Knee and leg injuries — The rideshare passenger is likely positioned behind the Lyft or Uber driver, meaning there is minimal room for the legs and knees, which increases the likelihood of a knee or leg injury.
• Whiplash and other neck injuries — The sheer force of the collision will likely jolt the accident victim to the extent that their neck jerks, ultimately causing whiplash.
• Bruising — The impact of the motor vehicle accident can move the victim around in the vehicle, causing bruising, cuts, scrapes, and lacerations.

Though rideshare drivers must have insurance coverage, Uber, Lyft, and other services also have insurance policies. However, it is also possible that another driver, the mechanic who last worked on the vehicle, or even a local government entity is wholly or partially liable for the rideshare accident.

If the rideshare driver is at fault for the car accident, the Uber or Lyft million-dollar insurance policy will be applicable. However, if you are not a passenger and were hurt while driving in another vehicle, other legal action will be necessary to receive financial compensation.

Though rideshare companies are not legally responsible for their drivers' actions, as those individuals are independent contractors, financial compensation can still be obtained through the companies' insurance policies.

Depending on the circumstances of the Lyft/Uber accidents, our Fresno car accident attorney can argue that Uber or Lyft is responsible for who they employ, regardless of contracted work status.

As long as our Uber accident lawyer can prove the defendant breached the duty of care, constituting negligence, there is causation between the car accident and resulting losses. This causation is likely to lead to a favorable court award or settlement.

It would be best to have a local law firm specializing in Lyft and Uber accident cases in Fresno, CA. Our law firm has successfully negotiated settlements with rideshare companies for maximum compensation after their rideshare drivers caused a car accident.

Additionally, our Fresno Uber and Lyft accident attorneys are fearless in engaging in a legal battle in a court of law if settlement negotiations stall. We will take on the Uber and Lyft corporate attorneys to obtain full and fair compensation for our injured clients.

We Will Fight the Insurance Company!

Accident victims have plenty to gain and nothing to lose from meeting with our rideshare accident attorney. We offer a free consultation so we can sit down and discuss your Lyft and Uber accident in full detail. From there, we can determine how your car accident case will hold up against the insurance company and provide alternative legal options. In addition, you will not pay a single dollar to our law firm unless we win your personal injury claim. For our Fresno Uber and Lyft accident attorneys, a legal victory takes the shape of a settlement or a court award in your favor.

Our success rate, with our around-the-clock availability, awards, and access to the city's best medical professionals, ultimately make us the county's go-to option for legal representation. Sometimes, sending a demand letter from our Fresno Uber accident lawyer with "Esq." (esquire) in the signature motivates rideshare companies to submit our requests.